International PhD Position Studying Small RNA Inheritance in Plants, Netherlands

Bachelor programmes

Erasmus University Rotterdam offers high-quality bachelor programmes that result in an internationally-recognised Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA). Excellent students can enroll in honours programmes to further develop and nurture their talents. With the exception of double degree programmes, most bachelors are three years. The vast majority of our students continue directly to one of our 50+ international master programmes.

Courses

We offer a broad range of courses. From academic courses that focus on specific topics (from Business Management to International Health Policy) to language courses and lectures. There's always an interesting course for you at Erasmus University Rotterdam!

The research work is done by collaboration between various research units from different institutes. For now, lab is actively hiring 41 PhDs to work on Sustainable Future technologies. Students will not only receive PhD degree but will enjoy the benefits of employment while working. 

Eligibility

Have MSc or equivalent (bachelor’s) degree in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or in another relevant filed.

Committed to work 40 hours per week with enthusiasm. 

The position is for 4 years and the selected applicants will receive PhD degree at the end of it.

Check your desired interest and apply online.

Benefits

Competitive salary in accordance with Dutch universities’ CAO (Collective Labor Agreement).

Temporary contract for 18 months, extendable upon satisfactory performance.

Access to personal career development opportunities, foreign exchange programs, and professional networks.

Generous paid leave (41 days annually) with additional holiday and end-of-year bonuses.

Benefits

Full-time 4-year PhD position

Holiday allowance of 8% of gross annual salary and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%

29 holidays per year (full-time employment)

Training programme within the Twente Graduate School

Access to sports facilities and an international scientific community

Family-friendly policies including parental leave

Full employee status at the University of Twente with pension and healthcare benefits

PhD Candidate Biopsychosocial factors in chronic skin conditions

 In this PhD project, you will focus on examining the biopsychosocial impact of six chronic skin conditions, and the influence of this biopsychosocial impact on disease outcomes and treatment outcomes.

Finding the right treatment at the right moment for the individual patient with a skin condition is the main aim of Next Generation ImmunoDermatology (NGID), a large nationwide consortium that this PhD project will be a part of.

In this PhD project, your main focus will be to examine the influence of biopsychosocial factors such as distress, expectancies and stigmatization on disease outcomes in patients with chronic skin conditions.